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  • n  a medicated adhesive pad placed on the skin for absorption of a time released dose of medication into the bloodstream
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  • Doctor K: Low-dose vaginal estrogen has low risk - Thu, 15 Aug 2013 PST
    DEAR DOCTOR K: I use a vaginal estrogen cream for vaginal dryness. Does it have the same risks as hormones taken orally or by skin patch? DEAR READER: Hormone therapy is estrogen taken alone or with other female hormones to treat the symptoms of menopause. “Systemic” HT involves hormones that enter the blood and travel throughout the body. It is the most effective treatment for postmenopausal ...
    Aug. 15, 2013 - The Spokesman-Review

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